Best High Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 2 high schools with 1,227 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Philadelphia score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Philadelphia greatly exceed expectations.

1. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students

2. South Philadelphia Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 1 middle schools with 240 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Philadelphia score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Philadelphia exceed expectations.

1. Amy At Martin

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 4 elementary schools with 1,369 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Philadelphia score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Philadelphia greatly exceed expectations.

1. Jenks Abram Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

2. Fell D Newlin Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students

3. Key Francis Scott Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 376 Students

4. Overbrook Edu Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 26,849 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

6,815

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

19.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

16.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,779 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Point Breeze-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Marconi Plaza-Packer Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations